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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Plucky rid himself of the rednecks?
(a) He uses martial arts.
(b) He pays them off.
(c) He sends them in the opposite direction, away from the circus.
(d) He tricks them into being arrested.

2. What does Marx believe about John Paul and Amanda in regards to religion?
(a) They are the bringers of a new spirituality.
(b) They could change the world with their marriage.
(c) Baby Thor could grow up to be a priest with their influence.
(d) They could subvert Christianity.

3. What is Amanda's job in the Indo Tibetan Circus and Giant Panda Gypsy Blues Band?
(a) Clairvoyant.
(b) Contortionist.
(c) Trapeze artist.
(d) Animal trainer.

4. What sort of food was served at the now-abandoned restaurant the Zillers decide to buy?
(a) Fish and chips.
(b) Barbecue.
(c) Sushi.
(d) Pizza.

5. How does Plucky feel about Amanda?
(a) He knows that she will be John Paul's downfall.
(b) He is instantly attracted to her.
(c) He does not agree with her lifestyle, but likes her as a person.
(d) He feels that she is wrong for John Paul.

6. What offer from Nearly Normal Jimmy did John Paul decline after the disbanding of the circus?
(a) He declines Nearly Normal Jimmy's offer to take care of Mon Cul.
(b) He declines an opportunity to travel to Tibet.
(c) He declined to go record with the Giant Panda Gypsy Blues Band in New York.
(d) He declines to take over managing to the circus.

7. What governmental agency is revealed to be involved with the mysterious magician?
(a) FBI.
(b) NEA.
(c) DEA.
(d) CIA.

8. Fill in the blank: the name "Marvelous" was chosen by Marx Marvelous to trigger America's hatred of _______.
(a) Homosexuals.
(b) Pagans.
(c) Magicians.
(d) Alliteration.

9. In what branch of the military was Plucky once enlisted?
(a) Marines.
(b) Air Force.
(c) Army.
(d) Navy.

10. What is cited as evidence of genetic memory?
(a) The earthworms coming up to the surface after a rain.
(b) The birds flying south for the winter.
(c) The monarch butterflies return to the same trees.
(d) The drumbeats the compel dancing.

11. What is significant about Amanda's pregnancy on the first night of her relationship with Ziller?
(a) Ziller grows angry at her pregnancy.
(b) Ziller suggests that he is still the father.
(c) Ziller is initially concerned, but lets it pass.
(d) Ziller ignores the pregnancy entirely.

12. Calming Amanda's fears about his temperament, what reason does John Paul cite for his detachment as they restore their new home after the disbanding of the circus?
(a) He is worried that Baby Thor does not care for him as a father.
(b) He has not heard from Plucky in a long time.
(c) He had a bad dream about Amanda's unborn child.
(d) He is afraid Mon Cul is homesick.

13. Why are the men impressed with Plucky Purcell?
(a) Plucky has a baboon as a companion.
(b) Plucky is a heavy drinker.
(c) Plucky is very rich.
(d) Plucky was a college football hero.

14. What concerns Amanda about John Paul's quiet anxiety as they restore their new home?
(a) She is afraid that he will grow bored with being a husband and a father.
(b) She is afraid he regrets being married to her.
(c) She is afraid he is still in love with his first wife.
(d) She is afraid he regrets turning down the opportunity to go to Tibet.

15. Where was John Paul Ziller born?
(a) The Romanian caravans.
(b) The Sahara.
(c) The Nile.
(d) The Congo.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the narrator switches story lines after discussing the logistics of Amanda's hospitalization, in what state is he and Amanda?

2. Aside from his renowned sculptures, for what else did Zimmer have a stellar reputation?

3. Why does Mon Cul bite one of the rednecks?

4. For what baked good does Amanda become famous?

5. Why does Amanda insist upon freeing the garter snakes and fleas when the narrator switches to the future time frame?

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